Races ARC Del Mar - USA

Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Santa Anita Turf on May 24 over 1811m, 6 len behind Amplitude with 57kg at $17.40. Before that ran last of 8 at Santa Anita Turf on March 28 over 1207m, 14 len behind Irish Royalty carrying 55.5kg at $30.50. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.

Most recently 9th of 12 at Churchill Downs Turf on June 20 over 1609m, 9 len behind Mega Magic carrying 53.5kg at $55.33. The run before that won by a 0.1 len at Churchill Downs May 24 over 1710m defeating Private Show carrying 53.5kg at $7.98. Expected to finish much closer.

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 4th in a small field at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1609m, 3 len behind Fight Back with 57kg at $3.80. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Santa Anita on May 1 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Soi Ngern carrying 57kg at $2.60. This is well within his grasp.

Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Los Alamitos on June 27 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Fix It Quick carrying 54kg at $4.70. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita May 15 over 1207m defeating Kiki Ride with 55kg at $2.90. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Fight Back with 57kg at $3.60. Before that 2nd of 7 at Santa Anita on May 1 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Soi Ngern carrying 57kg at $4.40. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 37 day letup. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Belterra Park on May 10 over 1207m, 4 len behind Mess Hall carrying 55kg at $6.20. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Belterra Park June 10 over 1207m defeating Durable carrying 55kg at $1.40. Prepared to risk today.

Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at Santa Anita Turf on January 30 over 1609m, 10 len behind Classico with 55.5kg at $47.70. Returned from break won by 0.5 len at Santa Anita May 24 over 1609m defeating Whynotanotherone carrying 54.5kg at $9.80. Facing a tougher challenge.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at this track August 29 over 1609m, 5 len behind Hard To Figure carrying 55kg at $21.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Santa Anita Turf June 12 2025 over 1811m, 9 len behind Pacific Quest carrying 54kg at $13.50. This looks a stern test.

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after eight months ran second last of 9 at Santa Anita Turf on June 7 over 1609m, 15 len behind Allequin Summer with 55.5kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Del Mar Turf on August 17 over 1609m, 4 len behind Later Than Planned with 55.5kg at $28.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Lining up for just third start. At debut, eased back early on 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on May 29 over 1207m, 9 len behind Danzing Wild Cat carrying 57kg at $18. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Los Alamitos June 20 over 1609m defeating Che carrying 57kg at $2.10. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.

SCRATCHED.